Administrator Hub
Articles and resources for school principals, administrators, and teacher leaders
Why is professional development important for teachers?
Learn the importance of dynamic, engaging professional development training and the impact it can make on educators—and ultimately student achievement.
11 fun professional development activities for teachers
Provide your teachers with relevant and engaging professional development opportunities by looking beyond traditional approaches to PD.
How to build a professional development plan for teachers
Discover a 4-step framework for building a professional development plan that fosters better teaching and ultimately improved student achievement.
25 professional development goals for teachers
Provide your teachers with relevant and engaging professional development opportunities by looking beyond traditional approaches to PD.
Teacher burnout: how professional development can help
How to choose the right professional development workshops for your school
18 best education conferences in 2025
Take the next step in your professional growth–check out this list of the 18 best education conferences for 2025.
13 professional development topics for teachers
Getting ahead: How to make the most of on-demand teacher training
Learn four steps you can follow that will help you make the most of on-demand professional development for teachers.
9 Benefits of online professional development for teachers
What is a formative assessment?
33 Questions to ask before hiring a teacher professional development consultant
Find out the questions you should ask before hiring a teacher professional development consultant for your school.
15 Ways to achieve buy-in with teacher professional development
How to use the Administrator Hub
That’s why the team at Smekens Education created the Administrator Hub. Here you’ll find an organized assortment of support articles specifically designed for administrators.
With nearly two decades of supporting schools with explicit and engaging professional development, we know what it takes to improve your current PD offerings.
Use the articles and resources included in the Administrator Hub to:
1. Meet the needs of every teacher.
Just like in the classroom, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to professional learning. Educators have unique needs and learning styles that require a carefully designed professional development selection.
2. Be more intentional with PD offerings.
Each day, you juggle a wide variety of roles and responsibilities. It’s no surprise if professional development slides to the back burner! But with student success hanging in the balance, it’s crucial to help your teachers increase their effectiveness.
3. Provide PD that teachers actually enjoy.
You probably know what it’s like to bring in a well-intentioned speaker who ends up putting teachers to sleep. The truth is, teachers are more likely to engage in the PD topic if it’s relevant and if the presenter holds their attention.
Whether you are a school principal, vice principal, curriculum leader, building-level coach, or passionate educator looking to inject some life into your professional development approach, take advantage of the helpful articles found within the Administrator Hub.
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